Pioneer Valley Cappella, a long-standing auditioned community ensemble of 25-30 singers, seeks a new artistic director to begin working with us in September 2026.

Our repertoire is eclectic and mostly within the “classical” or Western art music tradition. We perform the works of both familiar and lesser-known composers from all periods, including our own. Despite our name, we sometimes are accompanied in concert by a pianist or small chamber ensemble.

We seek an experienced conductor with broad knowledge of choral repertoire and adequate piano skills to lead us in weekly rehearsals (currently Thursday nights at the Northampton Community Music Center) for two concert programs per year, each of which we perform twice. Fall semester runs from September through mid-November; spring runs from January to early May. 

Our ensemble values the weekly experience of rehearsal as highly as we do the goal of performance. We learn our music independently but refine it together. We seek a conductor who will enjoy engaging in this process with us and elicit our best efforts.

The ensemble is administered by an elected board of trustees and funded largely by member dues and contributions. Salary will be commensurate with area norms.

Applicants are asked to submit a resume, letter of introduction, sample concert programs, and video if available. Closing date for applications is April 10th. Finalists will be invited to an audition rehearsal and meeting with the full ensemble in May. 

Please visit https://pioneervalleycappella.net to see past and current programs.

Application materials may be sent to board president Emily Samuels at samuels77@comcast.net.